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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
Columbia Heights Public Library Board of Trustees
FROM:
M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director
SUBJECT:
December operational report
DATE:
December 31, 2003
I. BUILDING MAINTENANCE
A. Honeywell changed the filters in the HV AC system 12/3.
B. Fidelity removed all the old finish on the activity room and workroom floors 12/11. A new
topcoat was applied, and a monthly buffing program will start in January.
C. Orkin performed a routine inspection 12/18.
D. The windows were cleaned 12/19.
II. COLLECTION
A. Staff closed down all 2003 purchase orders. Preparation for the first orders of 2004 are
under way.
B. The adult 300's weeding project was completed. The adult 300's and 600's are targeted for
collection development in 2004.
III. EQUIPMENT
A. Schindler performed routine maintenance on the elevator 12/15. The technician checked the
door closing "nudging" device and found it to be functioning correctly.
B. Coordinated Business Systems technician spent two hours working on the coin-op public
copier 12/16. He resolved the problem with copying from books and placed a temporary fix
on the re-set button. I feel confident that this technician understands the equipment and will
follow through with a resolution.
C. The main floor Internet browser table was replaced.
IV. PROGRAMS
A. The Friends met 12/1 with ten members present.
B. The Library Board met 12/2 with 6 members in attendance.
C. The bulk loan was delivered to the high rises 12/3.
D. The grand finale open house for the 75th Anniversary year was held 12/3 from 12: 00- 7: 00
p.m. The Board and I were extremely pleased with the attendance and the way people were
enjoying themselves. The Board and I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the staff
and volunteers that made the event a success.
E. 73 books were collected for Project Bookshelf.
F. Mary's Web2 class 12/17 had three participants.
G. The bulk loan to the schools was delivered 12/18.
V. AUTOMATED CIRCULATION SYSTEM
A. No changes.
VI. STAFF
A. Marsha and Becky met with Kathy Lange, Principal of Immaculate Conception School, on
12/4 to learn about the new preschool program the school will be offering in 2004.
B. Jeanine and Becky received network training for the new City Hall copier on 12/8.
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VII.
C.
D.
MISC
A.
B.
A MELSA crossover survey was conducted 12/1.
Projects in progress:
a. Conclusion of the 75th Anniversary celebration year.
b. Resolution of problems with new public coin-op copier.
c. Re-finishing of tile floors in Activity Room and workroom.
d. Approval of the 2004 proposed budget.
e. Anoka County Library Technology Plan revision.
f. Columbia Heights Public Library Technology Plan revision.
g. Page training and schedule; updating of page manual, quizzes, and tests.
The Library staff attended the City holiday party 12/10. Mary Kloss received her 25th year
service award.
Becky and Marsha met with the pages 12/8 to finalize the winter 2004 schedule.
The part-time Library Supervisor schedule was set for winter 2004.
c.
VIII. CIRCULA TION AND LIBGIS
Circulation
Adult
Juvenile
2002
4,894
4,920
9,814
23
NOVEMBER
2003
4,977
4,829
9,806
22
Libgis
Reference
Dir. A.
Dir. B.
Work Days
2002
1,147
392
36
23
2003
1,670
475
209
22
Work Days
Circulation Building
NOVEMBER 2002 NOVEMBER 2003
8,777 8,688
IX. GA TE COUNT AND MEETING ROOM USE
NOVEMBER
x.
Gatecount
6,297
INTERNET BROWSER USE
NOVEMBER 2002
350
Meeting Room Use
11
NOVEMBER 2003
379
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